Indonesian

The Catholic Church in Indonesia is deeply saddened by the passing of bishop emeritus Michael Cosmas Angkur, OFM, of the Diocese of Bogor.

In a historic gesture coinciding with Pope Francis’s Apostolic Visit to Indonesia, the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference (KWI), in collaboration with PT Pos Indonesia, has unveiled a special stamp themed "Pope Francis’s Visit to Indonesia."

Flores has more than 2,700 Catholic churches across the island. These churches are seen to become pilgrimage routes shortly, further driving religious and cultural tourism.

“On this Day of Valentine, I encourage Catholic youth to give their vote for Indonesian democracy and diversity,” said Mgr. Pius Riana Prapdi

Mariology, which has its origins primarily in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions and to a lesser extent in other denominations, is a theological discourse concerning Mary.

Audrey Vanessa Susilo, a 22-year-old Catholic youth (OMK) from the diocese of Manado, North Sulawesi, won the Miss Indonesia 2022 crown, eliminating 36 other contestants from different provinces in the country.